Common meaning:

Presenting a number of products or ideas together in order for people to compare them.

Hidden meaning of the Equity religion: 

It is critical that an Equityist person does not debate with non-believers.

Discussion:

The Equityists think that no believer should ever share the stage with someone with Western ideas since this could be construed as support for oppression and violence.

Like most religions, the religion of Equity does not deal well with opposing voices. From its perspective, the transforming of Western society into its vision of a utopia is a religious crusade, and listening to others is simply a distraction from this goal.

From the Equityists perspective, talking with the infidel is not only a waste of time, but may be viewed as support for Western oppression. True believers must not let this happen and if necessary, must disrupt any event where heathen have gathered to talk. Their sinful ideas must not gain a foothold in the minds of the people or it may cause them to reject the one true faith. 

We are in trouble when the only voices that can be heard are ones that agree with the Equity religion and all others are silenced.